’To Wong Foo’s Noxeema Jackson (ft Jazzmun)

Actress and entertainer Jazzmun joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss the imitable Noxeema Jackson. In the 1995 “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” Wesley Snipes plays the dazzling, whip smart and stern Noxeema Jackson. Amongst other things, this episode dives into the trans discourse around the role, how it nods to the long visible trope of the Black mammy, and how it all connects to the 2000 film “Punks.” Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.Subscribe for weekly episodes. Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com.Follow the show on Instagram @SlayzhonFollow Tre’vell Anderson @RayzhonFollow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet